Immune response

Serological diagnosis or ‘immunodiagnostics’ is based on the search for antibodies produced by the immune system in the liquid component of the blood, known as the serum. By studying host-pathogen interactions — in other words the relationship between man and the infectious agent — in the immune system, we help to improve methods of diagnosis of certain communicable and infectious diseases in humans. 

In terms of immunoprophylaxis, that is to say, preventing disease through administration of vaccines, we help develop new and more effective vaccines, especially against lung diseases caused by tubercle and whooping cough bacilli. 

Our research also aims to improve immunological surveillance methods (or serosurveillance), that is to say, the evolution of the percentage of a given population that is vaccinated against a disease. We are helping to strengthen the control of certain communicable and infectious diseases preventable by vaccination, such as whooping cough or diphtheria.

In Belgium, we work in cooperation with the various regional governments, the FPS Public Health, BELSPO, CODA-CERVA, the FNRS (Fund for Scientific Research) and hospitals. We also work on various research projects at the level of the European Union or within the framework of the International Network of Pasteur Institutes (RIIP).

We have long-standing experience in immunology analyses.

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• The website of the National Reference Centres
• The website of International Union of Immunological Societies
• The website of Belgian Society for virology